Newk's Eatery
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2023
25
Score
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The most recent visit was on Jun 28, 2023. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones. Newk's Eatery's record stops at Jun 28, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 15 violations per visit versus roughly nine violations earlier in the record.
That's lower than the typical Clearwater restaurant, which scores around 79. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
2
Inspections
5
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 28, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Observed: Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0ppm. Operator set up three compartment sink at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
22-41-4
High Priority - Observed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint** Priority: High Priority
50-17-3
High Priority - Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pimento cheese marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
02C-01-5
High Priority - Observed: Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Pimento cheese marked more than 7 days. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
01B-03-5
High Priority - Observed: Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Priority: High Priority
29-34-4
Intermediate - Observed: No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Priority: Intermediate
11-26-1
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ food-lodging/food-manager/ Priority: Intermediate
53A-05-6
Basic - Observed: Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados stored over ready to eat sliced onions and cooked pasta. Priority: Basic
08B-17-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Priority: Basic
24-08-4
Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Cutting board deeply grooved. Cracked lids on containers in walk in cooler. Priority: Basic
14-11-5
Basic - Observed: Food stored on floor. Blue cheese crumbles and sauce stored on floor in walk in cooler. Cooked onions stored uncovered in walk in cooler. Operator removed items from floor and covered cooked onions at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
08B-38-4
Basic - Observed: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in cooler on front line. Priority: Basic
05-09-4
Basic - Observed: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Priority: Basic
16-46-4
Basic - Observed: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pans In dry storage area. Operator inverted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
25-06-4
25
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. -Pellet Fed dish machine testing at 0ppm, per manager to use three compartment sink to sanitize until dish machine is fixed
22-47-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At hand wash sink across from pizza oven, manager replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Inside kitchen prep area across from C02 Tank, discussed with manager
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -Across from three compartment sink. Discussed with manager.
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -On reach in cooler at sub cook line
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -Gaskets on reach in cooler on pizza cook line torn
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets on reach in cooler at pizza cook line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. -In back kitchen prep areas near stoves and on top of prep table, discussed with manager, manager moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Newk's Eatery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Newk's Eatery on file is from Jun 28, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.
How does Newk's Eatery compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Newk's Eatery most recently scored 25 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Newk's Eatery's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Newk's Eatery have averaged around 15 violations per visit, up from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Newk's Eatery means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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